Our Staff/Team Members

We're dedicated to making our guests feel that they are valued members of the Orchestra Nova San Diego family...from the very first moment of contact with us, whether it’s just a question to be answered or to buy a ticket, to the moment after the concert when concertgoers leave the concert feeling refreshed and filled with joy.

Chief Executive Officer
Beverly Lambert
My love of music became apparent to my third grade teacher in a small rural Kansas town when I attempted to play the school piano. She began giving me lessons, sending me home with a cardboard keyboard to practice. My parents got the message, and my Christmas present that year was a real piano.

Classical music was new to me when I subscribed to a "Community Concert Series" in our county seat as an eighth grader. I loved it!

Eventually, I earned an M.S. in Music Education and taught vocal music for eight years in primary and secondary public schools before I switched to the corporate world and spent seventeen years marketing for IBM. However, I have always kept my fingers in the music world, directing church choirs, singing in choirs and as a season ticket-holder to the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra concerts.

I truly believe that "music is the international language," and I love being able to meld my marketing skills and knowledge of music together, working with Orchestra Nova San Diego, Jung-Ho and all of the wonderful people supporting the orchestra.

beverly.lambert@orchestranova.org
858-350-0290, ext. 205
415-867-7493 cell

Director of Concerts and Operations
Paige Satter
Since I was a child, I could be found running around backstage at the Civic Theater. Watching musicians and actors take the stage gave me a thrill, and the sound of the applause was addictive. I knew at a young age that I was destined to be in the performing arts, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Orchestra Nova team.

My background in theater, opera, classical music, jazz, film, and visual art will be put to good use under the direction of Jung-Ho Pak, one of the most energetic and passionate artists I know.

Ensuring that the concerts run smoothly and the musicians have everything they need are two of my chief responsibilities. Outside of the concert hall, another segment of my responsibilities will be to focus on furthering the education mission of the orchestra. We are planning to roll out some very exciting education opportunities for young musicians and families, and I am thrilled to be a part of those new programs. It is our vision that they will experience classical music as never before and that it will become an inspirational part of their lives.

858-350-0290, ext. 201
paige.satter@orchestranova.org

Audience Development Manager
Erin Oleno

Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies.
~Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t surrounded by music.
My parents were true enthusiasts, exposing me to everything from Bach to the blues. I began singing and playing the piano at a very young age and since then I have developed a sincere devotion to the arts and to all kinds of music…whether it’s in the form of more popular genres, or of a classical symphony.

I love singing with my local blues band as “Mama Red” where I’m the lead singer and band manager, but my role as the Customer Relations Manager for this dynamic orchestra is a wonderful extension to my life.

I get the opportunity to utilize my background in customer relations as an office manager for a small business, coupled with my experience on and off-stage in the music world, to help me build lasting and genuine relationships with our guests.

In essence, I love music and I love interacting with people! I’m thrilled that my journey has led me here, to the Orchestra Nova San Diego. I’m humbled to be given the chance to help realize Maestro Pak’s revolutionary vision and to help make the entire concert experience an unforgettable evening for our guests, one that will touch their souls.

erin.oleno@orchestranova.org
858-350-0290, ext. 207

Marketing Outreach Manager
Matt Shoaf

I've been in love with music as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is seeing a saxophone player on television and thinking “that’s what I want to do!”, but I had to wait until school band started up in 4th grade. I borrowed an uncle’s tenor sax and I’ve been playing music ever since.
Once I got to high school, I played in every ensemble I could (marching band, concert band, and jazz band), so when the inevitable question of “what are you going to do once you graduate?” came up, I only had one answer. Since earning my M.A. in both Music Composition and Jazz Studies, I’ve been able to performwith and produce events for all sorts ofmusic from chamber ensembles to jazz and rock bands.

One of the exciting roles that I get to fulfill as the Marketing Outreach Manager is being able to directly interact with our passionate fans in the newNova Ambassador program, as well as the rest of our audience through all the social media opportunities provided by the 21st century. I feel truly fortunate to work with Jung-Ho Pak and the rest of the amazing team here at Orchestra Nova, sharing my love of music and introducing more people to the great work that the Orchestra is doing here in San Diego.

matt.shoaf@orchestranova.org
858-350-0290, ext. 208

Ticketing Manager and Executive Assistant
Stella Karl

I took up the violin at seven.  I did not realize then what an impact music would have on my life.  I played with the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony for several years and even became the concert master of my seventh grade orchestra. I dabbled with the trombone while in elementary school, but came back to the violin. 

Some of my other fond memories include my Grandpa singing opera in his home-made recording studio at six in the morning accompanied by his Casio keyboard. Another good memory was playing the lead in my third-grade musical, “Red, White and Blues.” Though my music career has seemed to have peaked at about 11 – my instrument is sitting under my bed gathering dust and my fingers are not as strong as they used to be – the music lives on in my work. 

These experiences are what so compelled me to work for Orchestra Nova. I have learned more and had more laughs than I ever dreamed possible. The wonderful staff, Jung-Ho and the musicians, as well as our fantastic audience members help me to enjoy my job each day, whether it is at a desk or in a concert venue.  I consider myself very lucky to have found this organization and do not plan on giving it up any time soon.

stella.karl@orchestranova.org
858-350-0290, ext. 203

Nova Education Ambassador
Ross Moore

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t listening to music.  It stared with my father’s stack of Big Band 78s, then my first 45s (Beach Boys’ I Get Around backed with Don’t Worry Baby, even then I found the “B” side more interesting) and finally LPs (Beatles Second Album).  But growing up in the 60s we were lucky enough to hear all different kinds of music through popular culture as well.  Whether it was classical and opera through Warner Brothers cartoons, or bluegrass from the Beverly Hillbillies or folk music through Andy Griffith, to all of the variety programs with musicians young and old, we were immersed in music without even realizing it.  I can’t imagine life without music and it has certainly made me who I am.

Like many others I began with band in fifth grade at my elementary school in Frankfort, Kentucky, first playing trumpet and then moving on to baritone.  After college I picked up a guitar and have been writing songs ever since.  But when I relocated to San Diego in late 2008 my life became about sharing music.  I created and coordinate the San Diego County Library Acoustic Showcase, a community partnership that brings top local musicians to county libraries for free concerts.  I also do music-education programs about folk music with an emphasis on Woody Guthrie.  But I am most excited about my work as Nova Education Ambassador in expanding opportunities for all children to have exposure to beautiful music.  I believe music is fundamental to learning and I know that we will positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children through our combined efforts.  I cannot imagine doing anything more important, and I thank Jung-Ho Pak, our staff, sponsors and guests for this opportunity and for joining me in our mission to reach every child possible. 

ross.moore@orchestranova.org
858-350-0290, ext. 210

Accountant Elaine Standring	Volunteer Assistant Judy Moore	Recording Engineer David O'Gwynn
Orchestra Personnel Manager Hernan Constantino	Music Librarian Tricia Lee	Stage Manager Sahba Javedani
Graphics Designer Tim Carter	Photographer Greg Merino	CTO David Howard
Video Editor Matt Funke	Web Master Kimberly Howard